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Spanish Mystery: The Remarkable 1922 Six-Cylinder Motorcycle Nobody Can Identify
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This innovative six-cylinder motorcycle was apparently the property of an enthusiast for multis – but what was it? And what even was it called? SIMON ROBINSON reports… Spain has a reasonably illustrious motorcycling heritage. In recent years, it has been hard to miss the Spanish dominance of motorcycle racing, not least that of the Márquez…
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The 1925 HRD That Won at Brooklands – and the Remarkable Story of Its Romanian Rider
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One of the famous HRD machines – sold under the banner ‘Produced by a Rider’ – is posed at Brooklands, with a Romanian nobleman on board. SIMON ROBINSON reports… Within this one photograph we can see at least two icons of motorcycling. The very obvious one in the background is shouting at us: Brooklands. First…
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Roadskin launches black AAA-rated women’s motorcycle cargo trousers following rider demand
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British motorcycle clothing specialist Roadskin has introduced a black version of its AAA-rated ladies’ motorcycle cargo trousers, following strong demand for the original olive-green design. A new 28-inch leg length is also available across both colours. Roadskin has expanded its range of protective motorcycle clothing for women with the launch of a new black colourway…
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1929 Saltburn Sand Racing: Broken Handlebars, 100mph Speeds and a Dramatic Finish
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A photograph published in The Motor Cycle on July 18, 1929, captured JG Parsons and his passenger tackling the Saltburn Championship on a Norton sidecar outfit. This archive feature revisits the racing, the extraordinary speeds achieved on sand and some remarkable incidents from the event. Spectacular style on the sand Organised by the Middlesbrough and…
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1971 Vincent Egli 1000cc built by Roger Slater with Eric Cheney frame and Vincent engine from a Black Knight (1954-58)
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Frame number: RS/C/125 Engine number: RS/2F10AB/2/10056 Built by Roger Slater with an Eric Cheney frame and Vincent Black Knight engine. Reputed to have been exhibited at the Olympia Show in 1970 or 1971. A fascinating and highly individual interpretation of the legendary Vincent V-twin, this Egli-Vincent was built by Roger Slater in 1971, combining a…
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Suzuki GSX400X Impulse: The 1986 ‘Tokyo Tower’ from Katana Designer Hans Muth
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The Suzuki GSX400X Impulse was unlike almost anything else on the road when it appeared in 1986. Styled by Hans Muth, whose earlier work included the celebrated Suzuki Katana, this unusual Japanese-market four-cylinder combined radical looks with some seriously interesting engineering. There are some motorcycles you can identify at a glance, and others that leave…
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Jack Findlay: The Remarkable Story of Motorcycle Racing’s Continental Circus Hero
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From an aspiring Australian racer to a 500cc world championship runner-up, Jack Findlay became one of motorcycle racing’s enduring characters. This archive feature revisits his extraordinary career, the story behind his Jakeman Matchless and the years he spent competing across Europe. Hero of the continental circus The headline used here is also the title of…
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Carl Fogarty Back on Track! Superbike Legend Takes on Alex Brundle in Four-Wheel Racing Challenge
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Four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty has swapped two wheels for four in a special racing challenge organised by Bikesure and Adrian Flux. At Bedford Autodrome, the Ducati legend took on racing driver Alex Brundle in three very different cars – and his competitive streak was soon on full display. Four-time World Superbike champion Carl…
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The 1928 Amateur TT’s Unlikely Hero: A Sunbeam, a Raincoat and a Remarkable Photograph
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A remarkable photograph published in The Motor Cycle on September 13, 1928, captures S Lees riding his Sunbeam over Ballig Bridge during the Junior Amateur TT. This archive feature revisits the race, the riders and the story behind one of the event’s most memorable images. This great picture was published in The Motor Cycle of…
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MotoGP’s 650 million fans make it an undervalued audience for iGaming brands
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MotoGP has developed to become one of the biggest international sports in terms of audience, yet its commercial potential is still talked about behind football, Formula 1 and major US sports.
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